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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
11
Frank Land graft lost his pocketbook with 165 in cash and two certificates of deposit in the field where his herd was kept. Upon discovery the cattle had chewed the cash into fragments.
Two champion bulldogs, Heywood Beauty and Gotham Odin, owned by Thomas Grisdale of 384 Park Avenue, are dead and authorities believe the dogs were poisoned. The pair were entered for a forthcoming dog show at Madison Square Garden.
Clinton Indiana February 1 Claude Matthews has optioned 574 acres of coal lands west of Clinton to the Clinton Coal company for 29000 dollars. The company now operates three mines and plans to buy the tract and sink another mine within a year.
A middle aged woman entered St Michael's Catholic church in New Albany Indiana under pretext of praying and stole a number of candles from the altar authorities reported on February 1.
Little Rock Arkansas February 1 Promo ter Marre declares the Wednesday night match between Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan and Ad Gorgast a sparring contest not a prize fight and will apply for an injunction to restrain Governor Donaghey Sheriff Roberts and city officers from interference.
Public advisory warns most cathartics harm the body by draining fluids from the liver and bowels. It promotes Blackburn's cascaroyal pills from Dayton Ohio as a mild tonic laxative made of castor oil cascara lemon cherry sulphur ginger and related ingredients. Free samples offered by the Blackburn Products Co and available from druggists at ten and twenty five cents.
Williams and Walker, the dusky favorites, open a three day run at the Park Theatre on Monday February 8 in Bandanna Land. The duo boast Broadway and London acclaim with a Royal Command appearance, praised for mirthful talent, colorful costumes, lively music, and wholesome comedy.
Armed Chamberlain Military Institute cadets attacked East Randolph after an alleged Sunday church insult. Firemen doused the growing fight with water as both sides hurled clubs and rocks. a few youths suffered minor injuries.
A reader recalls lifelong coffee use causing weak digestion headaches and muddy skin. After switching to Postum by following package directions, she reports clear skin better digestion and no headaches for over two years, crediting elders’ habits as the source of her coffee problem.
In Muncie Indiana Feb 1 the Jackson Street Christian Church announces a shirtwaist choir will perform hatless in Henry services to set a simple example. The choir directed by Harry E Paris includes Misses Myrtle Addison Hazel Carpenter Hazel King Olive E Lady and others with a list of named members.
In Marion Indiana on February 1 a jury reached a quick verdict after a fifteen minute trial in a bootlegging case. The defendant faced charges tied to illegal liquor distribution. Prosecutors outlined the operation and witnesses testified to actions linked to bootlegging.
Indiana’s auditor faces legislative scrutiny over clerks and pay in a large, growing office. Five departments handle fiscal, land, banking, insurance, and securities work plus taxes, with high standards and heavy deadlines. Officials argue the office largely funds itself, citing 1908 tax collections and total state expenditures and salaries as context.
A nurse and matron of New York’s large hospitals offers advice for treating constipation and preventing contagious diseases. She links indigestion to gas and indigestion symptoms, warns of toxin effects on children, and prescribes a preparation of aromatic fluid and shence gdrdiol with additional ingredients.
The report shows total state government cost around 490,230.01 with officers collecting 63,063.27 in fees of which 427,508.53 came from non residents. After offsets residents paid 72,721.48 to cover the remaining state expenses and 162,823.28 was the net state government payment.
A plea warns Indianapolis to reject selling independent telephone properties to Central Union and seek a city run consolidation to regulate future rates. The piece argues a forced consolidation would shield long distance lines and prevent rate hikes, urging residents to act now or lose control to promoters and stockholders.
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